Hair & Scalp Herbal Remedies
Here is a selection of herbs that have can help with your hair and scalp. Each one comes with a brief description - click on 'More..' for more information about the medical uses, other uses and dosage!
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera
(or the “first aid plant”) is one of those magical substances whose name appears as a remedy for all kind of ailments
and medical complaints. The good news for all of us is that this is not just some bogus cure - scientists and medical journals have
come to the same conclusions.
Aloe Vera’s soothing effects are not isolated to herbal remedies. Countless skin creams, hair conditioners and shampoos have flooded the market since its properties became known. Although not yet FDA approved, studies also continue into its impact on ailments as varied as cancer, athlete’s foot and AIDS. More on Aloe Vera and your hair and scalp..
Arnica
Arnica is one of those herbs that are only used externally. Usually found in Scandinavian meadows, at altitudes of up to 3000m, this herb is quite rare but an important part of local herbology in those places where it grows.
Arnica is one of the few herbs to have gained official recognition from the medical establishment – the UK authorities recently granted a license to Arnica Gel, used on bruises and sprains. More on Arnica and your hair and scalp..
Burdock
Burdock is a variety of thistle that is widespread across England and Scotland, though less so in other parts of Europe. As you might expect, it has a rich history in English herbology and culture, its name derived from Anglo-Saxon and with references in Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’.
Burdock is particularly useful in skin complaints but is also sometimes used for respiratory problems and as a diuretic. More on Burdock and your hair and scalp..
Fenugreek
Fenugreek got a mention from Dr. Atkins (of Atkins Diet fame) in his book, “Dr Atkins Vita-nutrient Solution”. He hits on the most important use of Fenugreek, as a blood sugar regulator for sufferers of Type I and Type II Diabetes.
This is only part of the story though – Fenugreek has been used by herbologists to treat conditions as varied as indigestion, delayed labor and the common cold. More on Fenugreek and your hair and scalp..
Fo Ti
Fo Ti is a remedy that is vitally important to Chinese herbology. In China, it is named ‘He Shou Wu’ (or ‘Black Haired Mr. He’), after a village elder who took it and was miraculously restored to youthful vitality. In Asian medicine it plays an important role in balancing all the systems in your body, with particular focus on the immune system. More on Fo Ti and your hair and scalp..